Macbeth announced for Stafford Festival Shakespeare 2018

Following the critically-acclaimed, multi award-winning production of The Tempest - Stafford Festival Shakespeare will return to the atmospheric surroundings of Stafford Castle next year and transport audiences to a fictional medieval Scotland where evil deeds and secrets set off a tragic chain of events.

The tale follows the story of warrior Macbeth, who murders King Duncan after three devilish witches prophesise that he will rule the land. Alongside the murderous Lady Macbeth their plot to secure the royal legacy, though all turns sour when ghoulish visions and suspicion from their dearest friends plague them at all times.

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Producer Derrick Gask says: “I’m incredibly excited about next year’s production. It’s been a few years since the last time we performed the play up at the castle back in 2003, and following the feedback from audiences of The Tempest this summer about revisiting the tragic genre, myself and the rest of the creative team felt that Macbeth was the perfect choice for 2018.

“What a treat we have in store for our audiences next year! One The Bard’s most iconic, atmospheric plays performed in the medieval surroundings of the Stafford Castle.”

Macbeth will open on June 28 and run until July 14 at Stafford Castle.

2017 production The Tempest was nominated for seven Break A Leg Awards, with actor Stephen Beckett winning an award for his performance as protagonist Prospero.

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